The Violin Player poster
1994 . 1h 34m . 10.0/10

The Violin Player_

This European drama, set in Paris, follows a brilliant musician as he suddenly forsakes his career, to live and love amongst the common populace. Armand is the violinist who yearns to experience that life and to share his music with everyone, not just the wealthy and the elite. He leaves the glittering world of classical music without a backward glance and takes up residence in the Paris metro where he is surrounded by beggars and tramps. There he meets and becomes friends with Lydia, a metro employee.

Starring Richard Berry, François Berléand, Inês de Medeiros
10.0/10
Rating
1h 34m
Runtime
1994
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Violin Player poster

This European drama, set in Paris, follows a brilliant musician as he suddenly forsakes his career, to live and love amongst the common populace. Armand is the violinist who yearns to experience that life and to share his music with everyone, not just the wealthy and the elite. He leaves the glittering world of classical music without a backward glance and takes up residence in the Paris metro where he is surrounded by beggars and tramps. There he meets and becomes friends with Lydia, a metro employee.

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Cast
Richard Berry stars as Armand in The Violin Player.
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Year context
The Violin Player was released 32 years ago in 1994.
Overview
This European drama, set in Paris, follows a brilliant musician as he suddenly forsakes his career, to live and love amongst the common populace. Armand is t...

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Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Rating
10.0/10 (1 votes)

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What is The Violin Player about?
This European drama, set in Paris, follows a brilliant musician as he suddenly forsakes his career, to live and love amongst the common populace. Armand is the violinist who yearns to experience that life and to share his music with everyone, not just the wealthy and the elite. He leaves the glittering world of classical music without a backward glance and takes up residence in the Paris metro where he is surrounded by beggars and tramps. There he meets and becomes friends with Lydia, a metro employee.
How long is The Violin Player?
The Violin Player has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in The Violin Player?
The cast of The Violin Player includes Richard Berry, François Berléand, Inês de Medeiros, Hanns Zischler.
What is the rating of The Violin Player?
The Violin Player has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
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